URI News Roundup

FARMING IN THE BAY: Aquaculture project grows

Newport Daily News – January 6, 2007

That production was roughly 1000 times our current production,” said Michael Rice, professor of aquaculture and fisheries at the University of Rhode Island, …

60 One Ten condos scrapped for hotel.

Providence Business News – January 6, 2007

But University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro said that while he does have some concerns about the downtown projects, he doesn’t see many signs …

URI scientist honored for course

Providence Business News – January 6, 2007

LeBrun, who has taught entomology at the University of Rhode Island since 1977, holds three patents, has authored more than 50 scientific papers and has …

A walk through state’s past and future

Providence Journal – January 7, 2007

The University of Rhode Island in South County is also doing more. URI recently hired Peter Alfonso as its new vice provost for research. …

Custom meds delivered to the boat

Block Island Times – Block Island,RI,USA

The couple both graduated from the University of Rhode Island’s College of Pharmacy. They opened their own independent pharmacy in Pittsfield, Maine, …

Carcieri ally named CEO of Beacon Mutual

Providence Journal – January 5, 2007

Edward M. Mazze, a professor of business administration at the University of Rhode Island, said that the first thing any new CEO at Beacon needs to do is to …